Graduation keynote for YMCA Training Inc
I was asked to deliver a keynote address at the graduation of YMCA Training Inc’s 132nd cycle. The YMCA Training, Inc. program is an intensive 20-week, full-time computerized office skills training and employment program. Designed to replicate the expectations of a professional office environment, the training prepares participants with both the technical and job readiness skills to succeed. Here is what I said to the graduates.
How to work with consultants
Engaging with a consultant is a complicated and sometimes expensive process. So, how do you make sure that your engagement is successful? That your organization really get good value? And, that everybody leaves with a good experience and a great product? Today, we’re going to talk about how to work successfully with your consultants.
Year 2 of the Pandemic: Reflections of Leaders from Mission-based Organizations
Join us as we review the findings of a study with leaders reflecting on what the last two years have been like, how their leadership has changed, and what they think the future of work looks like.
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2 Things That Need To Be In Place Before You Can Build An Evaluation System
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Being a learning organization
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Building feedback loops, one metric at a time
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